Farside
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That was Lilo Lil.Didn't Lido missed the boat as well ...
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25.4_mechanic
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No,
Lido missed the boat that day, he left the shack
But that was all he missed, [and] he ain't comin' back
At a tombstone bar in a juke joint car, he made a stop
Just long enough to grab a handle off the top ...
...
slim_boy_fat
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What did you have? I like the look of the Bronicas but I think I should stick with 35mm while I don't know what I'm doing so I can get more crap pictures per slightly cheaper roll.
Olympus = 2 off Om-2n bodies with motor winders plus a selection of lenses (Inc a 50mm f1.4) plus maaany filters, and dedicated TTL flash units with hand grips.
Bronica = Squa-M body ( the motorised one), 3 off 6 X 6 backs, 3 X lenses (w/angle + standard + medium telephoto). Various filters + a non-dedicated flash unit (big Vivitar iirc).
If you need more frames per roll and are upgrading, consider the etrsi which gives 15 as opposed to the 12 on the 6 X 6.
An engrossing hobby.
slim_boy_fat
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Thanks, but I suspect the moment has passed. It was my S-i-L who made the initial approach towards the end of last year.
Besides, she's a young lass and can use the 'Bay......
. There was no mention of budget when I asked. 
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I picked Pentax when I bought a digital SLR because I'd had Pentax film SLRs, and had a selection of lenses and they all fit the Pentax dSLR range, albeit in manual mode, and you can pick up M42-screw lenses (and PK sometimes, because a few other brands use that mount) on car boot sales for almost no money - I picked up an ME Super (I think) the other year for a pound or two just because it had the f1.4 50mm lens on it. Needless to say, I've replaced most of the often-used lenses with autofocus ones, but the idea was sound.
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I'm the same, been using Pentax since the mid 70's so it was a natural choice when I went digital, currently have K-x and K-70 bodies with various lenses, I hadn't thought of trying the k mount lenses from the older cameras.
As most of my snapping is outdoors I like the fact the Pentax kit is pretty dust and waterproof
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I have a Kx as well - getting on a bit now, and worth virtually nothing. I've thought about getting a second-hand K5 as they're supposed to be very good, but I probably haven't scratched the surface of what the Kx will do, so it's a bit pointless. I don't do much with it over winter, to be fair.
brewdexta
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Some universal material drills, they purport to go through brick, wood, metal etc. Ideal if your drilling through a wooden frame and into stone to put in frame fixings etc. Ok, you can drill the frame first, but this way is easier, or you may want to mark the hole, or add another fixing to an existing frame,. Masonry drills will go through wood but tend to chew their way through 
Hex shanks, so perfect for my use. I wouldn't necessarily drill the brick/stone with them, I would swap to a long SDS bit but saves blunting a twist drill when drilling the frame etc. I've only tried them on wood/plaster, they seem fine. Less tools to carry about for small jobs.
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Hex shanks, so perfect for my use. I wouldn't necessarily drill the brick/stone with them, I would swap to a long SDS bit but saves blunting a twist drill when drilling the frame etc. I've only tried them on wood/plaster, they seem fine. Less tools to carry about for small jobs.
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25.4_mechanic
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This forum is contagious ...
... you are not a good influence on me ... I don't know if I can permit myself to continue hanging out with you ...
Pleasant to hold, good weight, nice and tight locking mechanism - the other advantages have already been reported here by the previous buyers ...
Plus a small extra set of bits.
I don't know anything about the quality, but I have already seen Draper in your postings.
I like lids that are really closed in the "closed" position.
A bit disappointing that T8 is the smallest Torx bit, there are indexable insert screws with an even smaller drive.
I had to wait half an eternity for the following:
At one point it looked as if the posties had lost it ...
And a fine straight edge,
that came with the gauge blocks, sort of as a little extra.
The grinding, the edge and the handle say never used - origin is unknown to me, I have never seen this logo.
Did you find yours @Brad93 ?
Carsten
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... you are not a good influence on me ... I don't know if I can permit myself to continue hanging out with you ...
Pleasant to hold, good weight, nice and tight locking mechanism - the other advantages have already been reported here by the previous buyers ...
Plus a small extra set of bits.
I don't know anything about the quality, but I have already seen Draper in your postings.
I like lids that are really closed in the "closed" position.
A bit disappointing that T8 is the smallest Torx bit, there are indexable insert screws with an even smaller drive.
I had to wait half an eternity for the following:
At one point it looked as if the posties had lost it ...
And a fine straight edge,
that came with the gauge blocks, sort of as a little extra.
The grinding, the edge and the handle say never used - origin is unknown to me, I have never seen this logo.
Did you find yours @Brad93 ?
Carsten
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Logo is possibly Moore and Wright but I'll be honest and say it's not a version I've come across before.This forum is contagious ...
... you are not a good influence on me ... I don't know if I can permit myself to continue hanging out with you ...
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Pleasant to hold, good weight, nice and tight locking mechanism - the other advantages have already been reported here by the previous buyers ...
Plus a small extra set of bits.
View attachment 380248
I don't know anything about the quality, but I have already seen Draper in your postings.
I like lids that are really closed in the "closed" position.
A bit disappointing that T8 is the smallest Torx bit, there are indexable insert screws with an even smaller drive.
View attachment 380252
I had to wait half an eternity for the following:
View attachment 380267
At one point it looked as if the posties had lost it ...
View attachment 380273
And a fine straight edge,
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that came with the gauge blocks, sort of as a little extra.
The grinding, the edge and the handle say never used - origin is unknown to me, I have never seen this logo.
View attachment 380275
Did you find yours @Brad93 ?
Carsten
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droopsnoot
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Similarly, last summer, from a car boot sale when the seller had declared "take anything you want for free, save me carrying it home again. "
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Acquiring tools for an engine rebuild, got this SGS engine stand, definitely pays to shop around as its identical to the Laser tools stand, wouldn‘t be surprised if it’s made in the same factory, the Laser one costs almost three and a half times more.
Got a parts washer as well which will be very handy.
Got a parts washer as well which will be very handy.
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Laser tools often seem to me to be often overpriced. Also I had a problem with one of their airlines, the couplings were loose & not crimped down properly. On the back of the packaging it said “any problems with this ring …..” the reply I got was “why are you ringing us” “ because it says so on the packet & I thought you might be interested in a potential safety problem” all I got was complete disinterest & told to take it back. I vowed never to buy anything of theirs again if I could help it.
Where from?
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